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to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the baseball player's small size did not handicap him in the least
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Recent Examples of handicapped
Travis Loller, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2026
Bridges pointed to an encounter last year in which an officer threatened Breshari Faulkner with a Taser, pulled her from her car onto the ground and arrested her during a confrontation over a handicapped parking space in the same Walmart lot where Kohen was shot.
—CBS News, 19 June 2026
Bridges pointed to an encounter last year in which an officer threatened Breshari Faulkner with a stun gun, pulled her from her car onto the ground and arrested her during a confrontation over a handicapped parking space in the same Walmart lot where Kohen was shot.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Ramsey County deputies also were responsible for traffic control on Rice Street between Aurora Avenue and Interstate 94, and for a parking ramp used that day for parking for people with handicapped placards, Fletcher said.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Catalina suffers from an unspecified mental disability, which Saavedra, who is not handicapped, performs in an arguably inappropriate register of fidgety hands and shifty-eyed glances.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
Still, there are a few handicapped-accessible rooms, and all of the restaurants and public areas have ramps.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Closures may impact some handicapped parking spaces, but staff will designate an equal number of temporary ADA-compliant spaces for use, officials said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The measure also allows vehicles displaying valid disabled parking permits or plates to occupy more than one non-handicapped parking space.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
But Khan had sold outdated blueprints, and the agency believed that this had handicapped the Iranians, who had never engineered the necessary centrifuges.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
But now, environmental advocates worry its storied tenure might finally be coming to an end under plans to reorganize a department already handicapped by staff shortages and strip it of environmental-permitting authority.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The Detroit Pistons entered Thursday’s matchup at Madison Square Garden handicapped with both centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart serving suspensions for their brawl against the Charlotte Hornets before the All-Star break.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Some severely bad picks and process in the first round have handicapped the Packers’ ceiling tremendously.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
For many Chinese who have plowed their savings into real estate, the market’s collapse handicapped their ability to spend, driving down overall demand.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
Also, of course, I am handicapped by knowing that this couldn’t be printed in the foreseeable future, and by the fact that contemplation of this material has become painful.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Without the Mountain View gate, the nearest entrance to North Beach is from a steep stairway that is not handicapped accessible from Ocean Street at Rue Des Chateaux.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Bridges pointed to an encounter last year in which an officer threatened Breshari Faulkner with a Taser, pulled her from her car onto the ground and arrested her during a confrontation over a handicapped parking space in the same Walmart lot where Kohen was shot.
—Travis Loller, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2026
Bridges pointed to an encounter last year in which an officer threatened Breshari Faulkner with a Taser, pulled her from her car onto the ground and arrested her during a confrontation over a handicapped parking space in the same Walmart lot where Kohen was shot.
—CBS News, 19 June 2026
Bridges pointed to an encounter last year in which an officer threatened Breshari Faulkner with a stun gun, pulled her from her car onto the ground and arrested her during a confrontation over a handicapped parking space in the same Walmart lot where Kohen was shot.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Ramsey County deputies also were responsible for traffic control on Rice Street between Aurora Avenue and Interstate 94, and for a parking ramp used that day for parking for people with handicapped placards, Fletcher said.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Catalina suffers from an unspecified mental disability, which Saavedra, who is not handicapped, performs in an arguably inappropriate register of fidgety hands and shifty-eyed glances.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
Still, there are a few handicapped-accessible rooms, and all of the restaurants and public areas have ramps.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Closures may impact some handicapped parking spaces, but staff will designate an equal number of temporary ADA-compliant spaces for use, officials said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The measure also allows vehicles displaying valid disabled parking permits or plates to occupy more than one non-handicapped parking space.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
The previous mission, launched in 2023, was envisioned to include 2,500 personnel and was led by the Kenyan police, but it was handicapped by a lack of staff and funds.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
But Khan had sold outdated blueprints, and the agency believed that this had handicapped the Iranians, who had never engineered the necessary centrifuges.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
But now, environmental advocates worry its storied tenure might finally be coming to an end under plans to reorganize a department already handicapped by staff shortages and strip it of environmental-permitting authority.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The Detroit Pistons entered Thursday’s matchup at Madison Square Garden handicapped with both centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart serving suspensions for their brawl against the Charlotte Hornets before the All-Star break.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Some severely bad picks and process in the first round have handicapped the Packers’ ceiling tremendously.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
For many Chinese who have plowed their savings into real estate, the market’s collapse handicapped their ability to spend, driving down overall demand.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
Also, of course, I am handicapped by knowing that this couldn’t be printed in the foreseeable future, and by the fact that contemplation of this material has become painful.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Without the Mountain View gate, the nearest entrance to North Beach is from a steep stairway that is not handicapped accessible from Ocean Street at Rue Des Chateaux.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handicapped
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Withington noted that international sanctions have hampered Moscow’s ability to access the technology needed to develop new systems capable of engaging these Ukrainian attacks.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Russia’s determination to maintain a tight grip on AI development has hampered its own efforts to advance the technology.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Regulatory barriers have also hindered climate-friendly projects.—
Alexa St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Regulatory barriers have also hindered climate-friendly projects.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Australia assistant coach Paul Okon argued that their goalkeeper Patrick Beach was impeded during the play.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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They were said to have impeded its free movement, scratching and otherwise damaging the body work.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The case has generated intense international attention because of Hoiby's connection to the royal family, who have been embarrassed by it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But Americans don’t want to see the home team embarrassed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Srebnick also questioned Alber about how the view of the channel marker Pino slammed into was obstructed by other markers.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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And other cities, counties, and states are pivoting to get residents more information as deals are increasingly obstructed by residents loudly vocalizing opposition.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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“Handicapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicapped. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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